Noor Al-Sibai

Noor Al-Sibai

Senior Staff Writer

About

At Futurism, I've often been drawn to unpacking the narratives that underlie technological, scientific and medical progress, with a special interest in areas of conflict and ambiguity that end up setting agendas and steering the fates of both elites and the hoi polloi. I'm a committed generalist, but I often find myself returning to work involving NASA and the private space sector, the effects of AI on media and society, and the mechanics of the pharmaceutical industry, with a specific focus on the spread of GLP-1 drugs like Ozempic and Wegovy.

Prior to Futurism, I worked for publications ranging from Media Matters and Truthdig to Raw Story and Bustle. I'm also the author of "Myspace Scene Queens," a 2024 title in Instar Books' acclaimed "Remember the Internet" series. My work at Futurism has been cited by outlets including the New Yorker, Slate, Nieman Lab, the Verge, the MIT Technology Review, the Sunday Times, and the Daily Beast.

I grew up in North Carolina, attended the University of North Carolina at Asheville, and now live in Brooklyn, New York. In my free time, I'm an avid reader and music fan; you can probably find me at a local poetry reading, concert, underground rave, or DJ set. I'm the proud parent of an ineffable orange cat named Mee-Mow.

Education

University of North Carolina Asheville

Notable Works

Latest Stories

Robotaxi Regrets
Jun 30, 6:51 PM EDT on futurism
Tesla's Robotaxi Program Is Failing Because Elon Musk Made a Foolish Decision Years Ago
Psychobabble
Jun 30, 3:55 PM EDT on futurism
"Truly Psychopathic": Concern Grows Over "Therapist" Chatbots Leading Users Deeper Into Mental Illness
Slop Schtick
Jun 30, 12:13 PM EDT on futurism
An "Indie Rock Band" That Appears to Be Entirely AI-Generated Is Making Alarming Amounts of Money on Spotify
Fear and Loathing
Jun 29, 12:00 PM EDT on futurism
Couples Retreat for Humans Dating AIs Becomes Skin-Crawlingly Uncomfortable
Launch and Load
Jun 29, 7:30 AM EDT on futurism
NASA Continues Testing Multi-Billion Dollar Rocket While Trump Is Actively Trying to Cancel It
Sink or Flail
Jun 28, 12:00 PM EDT on futurism
Families Get Unpleasant Surprise After Trying to Shoot Their Loved Ones' Ashes Into Space
Ad Age
Jun 28, 10:30 AM EDT on futurism
The Economy Is So Off the Rails That They’re Trying to Figure Out How to Make Ads Specifically Targeted at AI Bots
WTF Is Time
Jun 28, 6:45 AM EDT on futurism
Time Is Three-Dimensional and Space Is Just a Side Effect, Scientist Says
Hot Girls Have IRS
Jun 27, 5:08 PM EDT on futurism
Huge Number of Crypto Users Suddenly Getting Terrifying Letters From the IRS
Critical Hit
Jun 27, 11:30 AM EDT on futurism
Elon Musk's Latest Rocket Crash Allegedly Killed Innocent Dolphins and Sea Turtles
Dark Days Ahead
Jun 27, 9:08 AM EDT on futurism
NASA Is in Full Meltdown
Intrusive AI
Jun 26, 5:19 PM EDT on the byte
WhatsApp Deploys AI, for Those Incapable of Comprehending Straightforward Messages From Their Friends and Family